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An accidental EVangelist: On my way to work at Apple one morning, my car was rear-ended (and totaled) by an SUV, driven by a guy playing with his smartphone. This led me to get my first plug-in vehicle. I started blogging about my experiences immediately. A year later, in 2013, I was hired by the dealership as their "EVangelist." I became a board member with the Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance (www.TxETRA.org) and perform public speaking in the DFW area regarding electric vehicles and environmental issues. I also teach others how to sell plug-in vehicles or manage EV sales. I'm on a mission.

Tesla is going to STOP selling FSD

January 14, 2026

I didn’t say stop offering, just stop “selling.” Going forward, FSD will be offered as a monthly subscription at a price of $99. I…

Happy Holidays and don’t give up. Never surrender!

December 23, 2025

Now, “Give me three chili dogs and a malt.”

December 21, 2025

First, I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! Next, if you recognize the quote in the title of this…

THAT TEXAS EV INCENTIVE IS GONE, YA’LL.

December 15, 2025

“The Texas Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) has been renewed for another two years (but, it ain’t gonna last very long).” I…

Texas EV’s Border-to-Border EV Road Trip

October 15, 2025

Summer heat is fading away and Texas EV Alliance and Texas EV Education Project are hitting the road in electric vehicles again. This time,…

Arts & Autos’ “Electric Avenue” 2025

September 16, 2025

Here’s the back story on how this all came together: At EarthX, in 2023, a California nonprofit organization put on an amazing EV test…

The $2,500 Texas EV Rebate is Back! HURRY!!!

September 6, 2025

Howdy, Texas EV fans! Want a $2,500 rebate on your next EV or PHEV? In Texas, it can happen… but you need to be…

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